54 Degrees in Pastoral Care 2024
- Campbellsville, USA
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
The online Master of Theology program from Campbellsville University offers areas of emphasis in biblical studies, pastoral leadership, and theological studies to provide the skills you need to advance your ministry career. Graduates succeed as Christian counselors, theology professors, missionaries, and more.
- Campbellsville, USA
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
The Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy track of Campbellsville University's Master of Divinity gives you a comprehensive overview of chaplaincy, pastoral ministry and pastoral care. After completing the two-year online program, you could serve as a church, military or healthcare chaplain or add to your church leadership roles. Discover how our Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy master's degree can help you prepare for a lifetime of ministry.
- Vancouver, Canada
Full time
4 years
Distance Learning
English
The Master of Pastoral Ministry (MPM) is a compressed pastoral training degree that covers essential biblical, theological, and ministry subjects, to make ministry training accessible. This course provides students with the opportunity to delve into the practical application of theological principles in a ministry context. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to bridge the gap between theological understanding and its real-world impact. By equipping future pastoral leaders with the tools to integrate theology into their everyday ministry, this course ensures that ministry training is not only accessible but also deeply meaningful and relevant to the challenges of contemporary pastoral work.
- Bolivar, USA
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
SBU's Pastoral Ministry concentration within the Christian Ministry degree will prepare you to lead and serve as a pastor in a local church or in other ministry leadership roles. Coursework in Biblical studies, evangelism, and preaching, combined with a ministry apprenticeship, will give you both the academic background and practical skill set needed either to enter the pastoral ministry immediately after graduation or to complete a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry.
- Campbellsville, USA
Full time, Part time
4 years
Distance Learning
English
Campbellsville University's online Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministries demonstrates the university's rich history of transforming students into successful ministry leaders. Students graduate fully prepared for a variety of careers, including an executive pastor, worship director, and youth minister.
- Vancouver, Canada
Full time, Part time
2 years
Blended, On-Campus
English
The Masters of Arts in Public and Pastoral Leadership recognizes the kinds of leaders that are needed for the changing nature of Christian communities and supports persons engaged in various forms of leadership, from congregations to social entrepreneurship, faith-based social services, NGOs, community-based development, mediation services and community-based justice initiatives.
- Vancouver, Canada
Full time, Part time
3 years
Blended, On-Campus
English
The concentration in Spiritual Care is designed for those intending to pursue vocations as spiritual care practitioners in settings such as healthcare facilities, prisons and correctional facilities. This specialization has been designed to be in sync with the BC provincial government framework standards as well as the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care certification requirements. Within 24 months students can meet the BC standards requirements for a spiritual health practitioner.
- Online
Part time
Distance Learning
English
The certificate in Thanatology aims to promote awareness and understanding of death and how it affects individuals. Courses in the program focus on grief and bereavement issues, communication strategies, and religious philosophies of dying and death from the perspective of both the dying and the bereaved. Graduates of this unique program will have the skills and experience to better understand, support, and care for those facing or coping with death.
- Online United Kingdom
On-Campus
English
The BD in Theology with Pastoral Studies invites students to explore issues of Scripture and Christian belief, lived ethics, Christian spirituality, and mission.
Doctorate degree (three years) in Pastoral Theology
Pontificia Università Lateranense - Pontifical Lateran University
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- Rome, Italy
On-Campus
Italian
The Pontifical Pastoral Institute “Redemptor Hominis” trains and specializes students in pastoral theology: both in its fundamental themes (identity and method) and in relation to some specific areas of ecclesial activity. In particular, it prepares future teachers for teaching in seminaries and theological institutes as well as pastoral workers who are experts in the various fields of ecclesial life. In view of a missionary renewal of the Church, the Institute pays particular attention to the themes of the Social Doctrine of the Church, the pastoral and health care; and the dialogue between theology, social and human sciences.
Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership - Pastoral Care and Counseling
Wave Leadership College
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- Virginia Beach, USA
On-Campus
English
Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership - Pastoral Care and Counseling Track - Extension Site/Regional Campus Program Description The extension site Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership – Pastoral Care & Counseling track degree program prepares students for ministry leadership—in local churches, faith-based non-profit organizations, and other ministry contexts—through an interdisciplinary curriculum of courses in the foundational core (i.e., English, psychology, math, science, etc.), Bible, theology, ministry, and ministry practicum. The final 18 hours of the major core is an interdisciplinary study in psychology, counseling, and pastoral care. Students who complete this degree program will be able to: 1. Properly use hermeneutical tools to exegete and apply the Bible in ministry contexts 2. Analyze and apply basic Christian theology in ministry contexts 3. Apply planning, team, financial leadership skills in ministry contexts 4. Engage in helping pastoral relationships in ministry contexts 5. Integrate their biblical interpretation, theological, leadership, and biblical studies competencies in ministry contexts.
- Beeson International Center (Right) McKenna Chapel (Left), USA
On-Campus
English
Asbury Theological Seminary’s 15-credit hour certificate in pastoral care provides practical counseling skills to minister to the emotional and spiritual needs of others. All of the Certificate in Pastoral Care courses can be applied to the Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling degree for those wanting further study in the field.
- 3939, USA
Distance Learning
English
The Master of Divinity is a professional graduate degree designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles in Christian ministry, particularly in pastoral and church settings. The curriculum usually covers a wide range of subjects, including biblical studies, theology, church history, pastoral care, preaching, counseling, and practical ministry skills.
- Wendell, USA
Full time
On-Campus
English
When you receive your Bachelor’s Degree in Bible with a double minor in Pastoral Theology and Practical Ministry, you will be well-versed in multiple ministry positions. This degree requires you to learn many of the in’s and outs of pastoral ministry, preaching an expository message, and translating the Bible’s original languages.
- Beeson International Center (Right) McKenna Chapel (Left), USA
Distance Learning
English
Asbury Seminary’s 48-hour Master of Arts in Pastoral and Spiritual Care* provides desired training in pastoral and spiritual care and counseling for those who do not wish to pursue licensure or certification and/or for those who will be working in countries where US licensure or certification are not required to work as pastoral counselors. It may also serve as an alternate degree path for denominations that will accept shorter degrees for ordination.